Celebrity Body-Image Confessions: How They Turned Insecurities Into What They Love Most About Their Bods

Celebrity Body-Image Confessions: How They Turned Insecurities Into What They Love Most About Their Bods

Keri Hilson, BET’s best new artist

“I naturally have an athletic build, thick legs yet a lean upper body. I filled out much later than all my classmates, and I thank God for it now,” says Hilson. “I had to learn to fix what I can and accept what I cannot fix…that’s probably the hardest thing for a young, growing hormonal female to do.”

Jordin Sparks, American Idol winner

“I’m still learning to love my body every day, but I’ve realized I have to accentuate the positive—like my curves and my waist,” says Sparks. “As much as people talk about it, it does make me stand out from the other celeb girls out there. At the end of the day, I know I can knock ‘em dead with my killer smile.”

Kim Kardashian, Keeping Up With the Kardashians

“Learning to not be insecure took some time. I would always see skinny models and think I didn’t fit in, but I realized I can’t change my reality; I can only do what I can to improve my body and work out to stay fit and healthy,” says Kardashian, who admits, “I love the definition I see in my arms!”

Kristin Chenowith, Wicked

“I’ve always had a tiny pooch in front,” says Chenowith. “Even when I’m at my thinnest, I still have that. I don’t particularly like it, but I’ve learned to say ‘Hey, this is you—accept it.’” The petite star says she also loves her long legs because they make her look taller than she is. “It’s not until people meet me in person that they say, ‘I had no idea you were so tiny!’ I’m 4’11”.”

Fergie, Grammy-nominated singer

“I have learned more and more to enjoy my body when I have a few extra pounds on, just being more voluptuous,” Fergie told Glamour last year. “I say, focus on the body part that you feel most comfortable about. My legs don’t change much, so a good look for me is a short black dress with long sleeves. If you see me in that, you know I’ve gained a few pounds, which is fine.”